Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?

It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for more than 150 years, but you might wonder whether this revered name in residential security can provide the modern-day ease of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can accomplish. Explore what’s possible and browse suggestions for integrating voice activation into your modern home security system.

What Can You Really Do With Voice Commands In Your Fayetteville Home?

Now that you’ve confirmed you can control your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you may be curious as to what’s possible. Here are some possibilities:

Arm and disarm your system
Switch smart lights off or on
Control connected smart locks
Manage thermostat settings

If you’re busy making dinner, and need a quick way to turn on lights or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s easy and allows you to engage your system without grabbing your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.

Control Your ADT Components With These Voice Commands

A simple spoken command is all it takes to operate your connected ADT devices. Just remember, When commanding a specific device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll need to use the same name you used when originally installing the device.

Here are a few commands you can use with Google Home:

Hey Google, arm my system stay.
Hey Google, arm my system away.
Hey Google, lock the (door name).
Hey Google, turn on the (light name).
Hey Google, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.

Amazon Alexa operates about the same, but requires somewhat different phrasing. Here several sample commands:

Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
Alexa, disarm ADT
Alexa, turn off the (light name).
Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 40%.
Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.

You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You might want to check if a door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll hear a reply.

Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Commands?

Smart speaker integration has some limitations. For example, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT app by speaking instructions. You’ll also have to provide a PIN number when completing certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or turning off your security system.

How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Fayetteville Home

Configuring voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these instructions:

Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, press the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
Search for ADT
Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
Enter your ADT credentials and follow the instructions

Explore more comprehensive instructions through the ADT help center:

Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Fayetteville

Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all available with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you design your new ADT security system in Fayetteville. Phone (910) 275-4051 or fill out our form to get started.